Saying “I have to go upstair.”

What? You’re only going to go up one?

Why wrong: In French, the final s in a plural isn’t usually pronounced. This can create confusion if you do this in English. To move to a different floor, you have to climb many stairs, not just one. This is why we say upstairs. For more information, click here. To be taken seriously…

Correct it: The final s on plurals must be pronounced or else singular will be understood. Say “I have to go upstairs.”

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